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2008-05-01 Iraq

Maliki refuses to apologize to former Premier Allawi

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Posted by Steve White 2008-05-01 00:00|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top

#1 Well Maliki couldn't curse his moustache beacause he doesn't have one. However, Allawi can curse out Maliki's because he does.

Posted by tu3031 2008-05-01 09:46|| 2008-05-01 09:46|| Front Page Top

#2 political background, AFAICT

Maliki HAD been increasingly isolated relying on a coalition of Shiites (his Dawa plus SCIRI) with Kurds. Theyd lost the support of the Sunni IAF and of Allawis secular list, both of which left the cabinet. Maliki retained the support of the Sadrists. Once Maliki broke with Sadr, under pressure from SCIRI, the Kurds, and the Americans, he both needed and was able to broaden his coalition again. Hes brought the IAF(Sunnis)back in, and its logical to bring Allawi back in. But evidently he and Allawi are playing some kinda game, which Im guessing is more about cabinet seats and money, but is disguised as this shit.

Posted by liberalhawk 2008-05-01 12:19|| 2008-05-01 12:19|| Front Page Top

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